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Google Chrome Vulnerabilities (CVSS 8.8)

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Published March 19th, 2026
Detected March 20th, 2026
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Summary

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Google Chrome, detailing multiple vulnerabilities with a CVSS Base Score of 8.8. These vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute code, bypass security measures, cause denial-of-service, or manipulate data. Affected versions include Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 and 146.0.7680.154 on Linux, MacOS X, and Windows.

What changed

CERT-Bund has published a security advisory (WID-SEC-2026-0808) concerning critical vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. The advisory highlights multiple flaws with a high CVSS Base Score of 8.8, indicating a significant security risk. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers to perform various malicious actions, including arbitrary code execution, security bypass, denial-of-service attacks, information disclosure, and data manipulation. The affected products are Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.153 and 146.0.7680.154, impacting users on Linux, MacOS X, and Windows operating systems.

Organizations and individuals using affected versions of Google Chrome should immediately update their browsers to the latest available version to mitigate these risks. Failure to update may expose systems to severe security breaches, including unauthorized access and data compromise. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, prompt patching is essential for maintaining system integrity and protecting sensitive information. This advisory serves as a critical alert for IT security teams to prioritize the update process across their managed devices.

What to do next

  1. Update Google Chrome to the latest version
  2. Review security logs for signs of exploitation

Source document (simplified)

[WID-SEC-2026-0808] Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen CVSS Base Score 8.8 (hoch) CVSS Temporal Score 7.7 (hoch) Remoteangriff ja Datum 19.03.2026 Stand 20.03.2026 Mitigation ja

Betroffene Systeme

Betriebssystem

  • Linux
  • MacOS X
  • Windows

Produktbeschreibung

Chrome ist ein Internet-Browser von Google.

Produkte

19.03.2026
- Google Chrome <146.0.7680.153

  • Google Chrome <146.0.7680.154

Angriff

Angriff

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Google Chrome ausnutzen, um nicht näher definierte Angriffe durchzuführen, darunter möglicherweise Codeausführung, Umgehung von Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, Denial-of-Service, Offenlegung von Informationen und Datenmanipulation. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben

Source

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Classification

Agency
CERT-Bund
Published
March 19th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
WID-SEC-2026-0808

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Technology companies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Browser Security
Geographic scope
Germany DE

Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Compliance frameworks
NIST CSF
Topics
Software Vulnerabilities Browser Security

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